Often, it’s hard to people to tell if they have a hearing loss. Here are a...

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

Skipping breakfast has been consistently linked with various health risks associated with older age. It’s not...

The steps you need to take to close your bank account vary depending on where you bank and what type of account you have. There are also certain things to think about before you go ahead. Use our plan to make sure that you haven’t overlooked anything.

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...

Elderly people suffering with incontinence can often be too embarrassed to come forward and seek help...

Many studies have shown that keeping minds active keep the elderly fit and well and has...

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Choosing a care home or at home care for your parent is fraught with worry about...

Caring from a distance isn’t easy, but here are some helpful tips to help you cope...

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

When a loved one has dementia, they often ask the same question many times over. Even...

Audio books are an increasingly popular phenomenon as people lead busier lives and enjoy catching up...

Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what...

Dementia is a general label that includes a variety of signs and symptoms that impair mental...

It’s easy to forget the important job our smoke alarms do when they beep while we’re...

A granny flat, also known as a dependent person’s unit or a DPU, is an idea...

Volunteering can give an older person a real sense of purpose and achievement Getting older can dramatically...

There are many organisations who can help your elderly parent to get out and about and there...

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels without discriminating. Falling victim to scamming...

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of...

There has been unanimous evidence for quite some time now that people should look at trying...

  Seeing parents can be hard when life is busy. Loneliness and isolation among the elderly...

Planning for end of life using Advance Decisions, LPAs and Advance Statements is so important  Why...

Installing a hidden camera or any other recording equipment is a big step to make when...

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...